DRP08 Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 After problems with my Y-pipe a few months back, I found this forum the best place to come for advice. The initial problem was solved (Cobra Y-pipe from CS - should point out again that the garage commented on how impressed they were, and also great service - thatnks CS!!), but now my exhaust has started blowing again. I'm far from being a mechanic, but looking under the car it's quite obvious that the join between the centre pipe (?) and the back box has corroded and the 2 parts are now completely separate! A mate of mine has suggested I need to replace 'everything down from the Y-pipe (again, emphasizing there's nothing wrong with the Y-pipe I previously purchased!!) - anybody have any recommendations? Unfortunately I've just I've just committed money towards a holiday (taking the 3 of us - me, my daughter and the 350Z! - to France), so suggestions at the lower end of the price range will probably be closer to the mark.... Quote
SteveW Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 The scorpion or the cobra systems are the cheapest 'good' exhausts. Quote
Gudzy Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Cobra do 2, the resonated one costs a bit more but will be closer to stock in terms of noise levels. Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 To add to the Cobra Y pipe you had from us you can add the Cobra Mid as Rear box, they'll go straight onto the Y pipe... Your current system has failed in the common break area... Here's the system in question - http://cougarstore.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=113&zenid=1beb86172c3fb6dcf21dd61c996a2249 Quote
KyleR Posted May 21, 2013 Posted May 21, 2013 Get the cobra from CS, or if you really are a bit stuck after paying for a holiday, get it welded up for about £40 then get the cobra when you're back and have a few quid 1 Quote
comrade Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 I got mine welded for £20. If you are happy with the sound of a stock exhaust then welding is the most cost-effective option. Quote
DRP08 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Posted May 22, 2013 Thanks again for all of the responses - really appreciate it!! Cobra definitely looks like the longer-term way forward. How noticable is the difference between the resonated and non-resonated? Also, I had been wondering if welding was an option - it seems a lot to replace for what is essentially a split (albeit a big one!!). Would welding be a stop-gap to keep me going for a few weeks, or would it likely to last for a bit longer than that? Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 22, 2013 Posted May 22, 2013 You can see images and videos here of both - http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/63096-cobra-sports-exhaust-from-cougar-store/ The resonated will be easier to live with on a day to day basis, as the non does cause more drone in the cabin, we've heard both whilst fitting and the resonated suits more owners... Quote
comrade Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Welding is going to last for ages, if done properly. One of my flexis on the y-pipe was replaced with a welded-in pipe and it lasted for at least 11k miles so far (it was already there when I bought the car, but I only found out about it when I had to weld the back bit). Quote
NeilMH Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 I had this problem and Abbey cut out the bad bits and welded in a tube over both bits to joint them together. It looked like it would last for ages. As it happens I subsequently bought a Milltek system but I think welding is a good solution for someone on a very tight budget. Quote
KC350Z Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Or try p.m buster he has just taken off his scorpion for a k1 and might sell his second hand as another option Quote
Vlad Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 ^^ he is already sold it, straight away as well as far as I remember Quote
Vlad Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) I'm still deciding what to go for as well...resonated or none resonated...currently got K1 with y pipe and de-cats...love that sound but need something not as loud I guess none resonated with decats and y pipe still will be quieter than same setup but with K1? Edited May 23, 2013 by Vlad Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 I'm still deciding what to go for as well...resonated or none resonated...currently got K1 with y pipe and de-cats...love that sound but need something not as loud I guess none resonated with decats and y pipe still will be quieter than same setup but with K1? Vlad, as you're used to the noise, I would suggest the non resonated, as you may find the resonated too quiet... Ed has bought the non resonated from us as he had a K1 noise exhaust, and the resonated would have been too quiet... Quote
Vlad Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Oh ok:) I was thinking more towards none resonated and you just made it 100% lol Thanks 1 Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Oh ok:) I was thinking more towards none resonated and you just made it 100% lol Thanks Non is priced at £395.00, so I've saved you £30.00 too... Let us know if we can help... Quote
Vlad Posted May 23, 2013 Posted May 23, 2013 Sweet! Thanks, will do! Will be few months tho, as other project going on at the moment lol 1 Quote
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